Earthquakes on January 7, 2026: 223 Worldwide, Largest M6.4

Time ↓	Mag ↕	Location ↕	Depth ↕	Felt ↕	MMI	Alert	Status	Details
2026-01-07 2026-01-07 23:56:43 UTC	3.3ml	13 km ENE of Ridgecrest, CA 35.659°, -117.539°	8.6 km	36	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 3.3 earthquake was recorded 13 km ENE of Ridgecrest, CA on January 7, 2026 at 23:56 UTC. 36 people reported feeling the earthquake via the USGS Did You Feel It? system. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 8.6 km depth. The epicenter is at 35.659°, -117.539°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M3.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-01-07 2026-01-07 23:54:30 UTC	2.4ml	41 km NW of Toyah, Texas 31.549°, -104.137°	7.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.4 earthquake 41 km NW of Toyah, Texas with origin time 23:54 UTC on January 7, 2026. The hypocenter lay at 7.9 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 31.549°, -104.137°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-01-07 2026-01-07 23:51:16 UTC	4.0mb	29 km SW of Turt, Mongolia 51.347°, 100.331°	11.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
January 7, 2026 brought a magnitude 4.0 earthquake 29 km SW of Turt, Mongolia, logged at 23:51 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 11.4 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 51.347°, 100.331°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-01-07 2026-01-07 23:15:31 UTC	2.1md	3 km NNE of Prattville, CA 40.231°, -121.138°	5.7 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.1 seismic event took place 3 km NNE of Prattville, CA on January 7, 2026 at 23:15 UTC. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The event originated approximately 5.7 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Coordinates: 40.231°, -121.138°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-01-07 2026-01-07 23:04:54 UTC	4.2mb	108 km SSW of Merizo Village, Guam 12.366°, 144.262°	52.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.2 earthquake 108 km SSW of Merizo Village, Guam came in on January 7, 2026 at 23:04 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 52.1 km depth. The epicenter is at 12.366°, 144.262°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-01-07 2026-01-07 23:00:40 UTC	2.3ml	66 km ENE of McCarthy, Alaska 61.700°, -141.805°	5.3 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
On January 7, 2026 at 23:00 UTC, a magnitude 2.3 earthquake struck 66 km ENE of McCarthy, Alaska. The hypocenter lay at 5.3 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Coordinates: 61.700°, -141.805°. The automatic solution is preliminary and may be refined as additional station data arrives. See the M2.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-01-07 2026-01-07 22:25:46 UTC	2.9ml	17 km WSW of Garden, Utah 41.831°, -111.583°	6.8 km	15	II	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 22:25 UTC on January 7, 2026, a magnitude 2.9 tremor occurred 17 km WSW of Garden, Utah. 15 people reported feeling the earthquake via the USGS Did You Feel It? system. Maximum shaking intensity peaked at MMI 2.6 (weak). The event originated approximately 6.8 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 41.831°, -111.583°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.9 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-01-07 2026-01-07 22:24:48 UTC	2.3ml	54 km WSW of Cantwell, Alaska 63.245°, -149.986°	98.4 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
A magnitude 2.3 earthquake was recorded 54 km WSW of Cantwell, Alaska on January 7, 2026 at 22:24 UTC. At a depth of 98.4 km, the event was intermediate depth. The epicenter is at 63.245°, -149.986°. The automatic solution is preliminary and may be refined as additional station data arrives. See the M2.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-01-07 2026-01-07 22:22:22 UTC	4.6mb	Volcano Islands, Japan region 25.067°, 143.207°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On January 7, 2026 at 22:22 UTC, a magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck in the Volcano Islands, Japan region. The event originated approximately 10.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 25.067°N, 143.207°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-01-07 2026-01-07 22:19:45 UTC	4.3mb	67 km S of Playa Azul, Mexico 17.379°, -102.444°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 22:19 UTC on January 7, 2026, a magnitude 4.3 tremor occurred 67 km S of Playa Azul, Mexico. The hypocenter lay at 10.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 17.379°, -102.444°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-01-07 2026-01-07 22:15:55 UTC	2.1ml	11 km S of Princeton, Canada 49.356°, -120.490°	-0.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 11 km S of Princeton, Canada came in on January 7, 2026 at 22:15 UTC. At a depth of just -0.4 km, this was a very shallow event, close enough to the surface that modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 49.356°N, -120.490°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-01-07 2026-01-07 22:00:12 UTC	5.5mww	south of the Fiji Islands -23.422°, -179.921°	538.9 km	-	I	green	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 5.5 earthquake was recorded south of the Fiji Islands on January 7, 2026 at 22:00 UTC. The USGS PAGER system assigned a green alert level for this event, signalling no significant casualties or damage expected. At 538.9 km, this deep-focus earthquake originated far below the brittle crust, deep inside the mantle. On the Modified Mercalli scale, shaking reached 1.0 — considered weak. It ranks as the second largest event in the current dataset. Geolocation places the event at -23.422°N, -179.921°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M5.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-01-07 2026-01-07 21:47:41 UTC	4.2mb	199 km ESE of Ozernovskiy, Russia 51.135°, 159.303°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.2 seismic event took place 199 km ESE of Ozernovskiy, Russia on January 7, 2026 at 21:47 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 10.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Geolocation places the event at 51.135°N, 159.303°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-01-07 2026-01-07 21:36:44 UTC	2.4ml	9 km W of Trapper Creek, Alaska 62.315°, -150.416°	15.3 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
On January 7, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.4 earthquake 9 km W of Trapper Creek, Alaska at 21:36 UTC. At a depth of 15.3 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 62.315°N, -150.416°E. The automatic solution is preliminary and may be refined as additional station data arrives. See the M2.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-01-07 2026-01-07 21:19:23 UTC	3.3ml	250 km SE of Chiniak, Alaska 56.131°, -149.190°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On January 7, 2026 at 21:19 UTC, a magnitude 3.3 earthquake struck 250 km SE of Chiniak, Alaska. The event originated approximately 10.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 56.131°, -149.190°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M3.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-01-07 2026-01-07 21:12:29 UTC	2.0ml	70 km ESE of Cantwell, Alaska 63.159°, -147.635°	8.7 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
On January 7, 2026 at 21:12 UTC, a magnitude 2.0 earthquake struck 70 km ESE of Cantwell, Alaska. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 2.3 earthquake that occurred about 11 hours earlier. The hypocenter lay at 8.7 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Geolocation places the event at 63.159°N, -147.635°E. The automatic solution is preliminary and may be refined as additional station data arrives. See the M2.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-01-07 2026-01-07 21:08:46 UTC	4.5mb	12 km ENE of Lata, Solomon Islands -10.684°, 165.901°	136.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 21:08 UTC on January 7, 2026, a magnitude 4.5 tremor occurred 12 km ENE of Lata, Solomon Islands. The event originated approximately 136.0 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. Coordinates: -10.684°, 165.901°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-01-07 2026-01-07 20:51:41 UTC	2.6ml	5 km NE of Muscoy, CA 34.180°, -117.301°	7.0 km	23	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.6 earthquake 5 km NE of Muscoy, CA at 20:51 UTC on January 7, 2026. In the 72 hours after this event, the USGS recorded 4 smaller earthquakes within 20 km, consistent with an ongoing aftershock sequence rooted here. The event generated 23 citizen felt reports to the USGS. At a depth of 7.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 34.180°, -117.301°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-01-07 2026-01-07 20:38:59 UTC	2.4md	8 km SSE of Weitchpec, CA 41.121°, -123.673°	25.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.4 earthquake was recorded 8 km SSE of Weitchpec, CA on January 7, 2026 at 20:38 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 25.9 km depth. Coordinates: 41.121°, -123.673°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-01-07 2026-01-07 20:38:35 UTC	2.3md	17 km ENE of Hyde Park, Utah 41.845°, -111.624°	12.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
January 7, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.3 earthquake 17 km ENE of Hyde Park, Utah, logged at 20:38 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 12.3 km depth. Geolocation places the event at 41.845°N, -111.624°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-01-07 2026-01-07 20:26:24 UTC	2.9ml	8 km WSW of Nanwalek, Alaska 59.317°, -152.039°	50.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.9 earthquake 8 km WSW of Nanwalek, Alaska at 20:26 UTC on January 7, 2026. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 50.0 km depth. Geolocation places the event at 59.317°N, -152.039°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.9 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-01-07 2026-01-07 20:06:04 UTC	2.8md	74 km ENE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands 18.667°, -64.179°	46.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.8 earthquake 74 km ENE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands came in on January 7, 2026 at 20:06 UTC. At a depth of 46.4 km, the event was shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 18.667°, -64.179°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.8 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-01-07 2026-01-07 20:05:06 UTC	2.8md	69 km N of Tierras Nuevas Poniente, Puerto Rico 19.088°, -66.490°	20.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On January 7, 2026 at 20:05 UTC, a magnitude 2.8 earthquake struck 69 km N of Tierras Nuevas Poniente, Puerto Rico. It arrived roughly 4 hours after a larger magnitude 3.3 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. The hypocenter lay at 20.4 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 19.088°, -66.490°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.8 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-01-07 2026-01-07 20:00:23 UTC	2.3ml	12 km SE of Clam Gulch, Alaska 60.168°, -151.208°	41.0 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.3 earthquake 12 km SE of Clam Gulch, Alaska with origin time 20:00 UTC on January 7, 2026. The event originated approximately 41.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 60.168°N, -151.208°E. The automatic solution is preliminary and may be refined as additional station data arrives. See the M2.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-01-07 2026-01-07 19:50:08 UTC	3.9ml	75 km SSW of Adak, Alaska 51.255°, -177.063°	35.0 km	-	II	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On January 7, 2026 at 19:50 UTC, a magnitude 3.9 earthquake struck 75 km SSW of Adak, Alaska. On the Modified Mercalli scale, shaking reached 2.7 — considered weak. The hypocenter lay at 35.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Geolocation places the event at 51.255°N, -177.063°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M3.9 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-01-07 2026-01-07 19:32:42 UTC	3.6md	32 km S of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic 18.087°, -68.574°	134.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On January 7, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 3.6 earthquake 32 km S of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic at 19:32 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 3.8 earthquake that occurred about 6 hours earlier. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 134.0 km depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Geolocation places the event at 18.087°N, -68.574°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M3.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-01-07 2026-01-07 19:22:22 UTC	4.2mb	168 km ESE of Shikotan, Russia 43.099°, 148.566°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
January 7, 2026 brought a magnitude 4.2 earthquake 168 km ESE of Shikotan, Russia, logged at 19:22 UTC. At a depth of 10.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. Coordinates: 43.099°, 148.566°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-01-07 2026-01-07 18:57:09 UTC	4.9mb	Banda Sea -6.777°, 129.558°	162.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On January 7, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.9 earthquake near Banda Sea at 18:57 UTC. It ranks as the fourth largest event in the current dataset. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 162.3 km depth. The epicenter is at -6.777°, 129.558°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.9 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-01-07 2026-01-07 18:18:54 UTC	2.5ml	107 km NNW of Yakutat, Alaska 60.468°, -140.283°	5.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.5 earthquake 107 km NNW of Yakutat, Alaska came in on January 7, 2026 at 18:18 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 2.7 earthquake that occurred about 11 hours earlier. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 5.0 km depth. Geolocation places the event at 60.468°N, -140.283°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-01-07 2026-01-07 18:02:00 UTC	4.9mb	64 km NE of Yigo Village, Guam 14.003°, 145.241°	122.8 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 18:02 UTC on January 7, 2026, a magnitude 4.9 tremor occurred 64 km NE of Yigo Village, Guam. It ranks as the fifth largest event in the current dataset. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The hypocenter lay at 122.8 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Geolocation places the event at 14.003°N, 145.241°E. See the M4.9 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.

Legend:

Mag: Magnitude ({magType} = ml, mb, mw, etc.)

Felt: Number of DYFI felt reports

MMI: Modified Mercalli Intensity (I-X+)

Alert: PAGER alert level

Depth: Shallow (<70km), Intermediate, Deep (>300km)

Status: Auto = preliminary, Reviewed = verified by seismologist

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This page shows all earthquakes recorded by the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program during the 24-hour UTC period on January 7, 2026. Data includes all events of magnitude 1.0 or greater. Past earthquake data is considered final after review by USGS seismologists.

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